Winning Words 12/6/11
“The very things that held you down are going to carry you up.” (Dumbo) These words are from another Hallmark plaque. You remember the Dumbo story, don’t you? Dumbo is made fun of because of his big ears, but he has the last laugh. He becomes a circus star as a flying elephant. We, like Dumbo, can be the best of whatever we are. Negatives can become positives. ;-) Jack

FROM GOOD DEBT JON: So my below average looks, dull wit, and propensity to procrastinate shall ultimately lift me to success?////FROM JACK: "All the monkeys (Dumbos) aren't in the zoo. Everyday you see quite a few...so you see, it's all up to you." You are a perfect example of one who has made the best of what you are. Congratulations!

FROM SHARIN' SHARON: We have one car in the family which my husband uses mainly to drive back and forth to work. Anyway, I don't feel any sense of accomplishment from driving a car--the machine sort of intimidates me--I don't know much at all about what is under the hood. Thank God my daughter does enjoy driving and is a good driver however, when they bought their house, they bought it in a "walking neighborhood" where there are plenty of interesting things to do nearby. Detroit is Mo-Town but, maybe, after all is said and done regarding being powered by the car companies, it will eventually end up with a better balance between walkers and drivers. Maybe green walkers, whether by choice or by necessity, are the new pioneers.////FROM JACK: People have walked for many more years than they have driven. In fact, I'll bet that there are far more people in the world that don't drive than there are those who do. You're in the majority of people who are helping to keep the world green.

FROM PLAIN FOLKS CHESTER: Dumbo worked for peanuts..////FROM JACK: ...and those that he didn't eat, he packed away in his trunk.